Mai Kuraki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Your Best FriendKuraki Mai11rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Your Best Friend”

It’s a moving song that helps you when you’re struggling or feeling down after a setback.

Created by singer Mai Kuraki, known for hits like “Secret, voice of my heart” and “Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omou~,” it was released in 2011 as her 37th single and served as the ending theme for the anime Detective Conan.

Set to a bittersweet melody, it conveys the message: “Your feelings do reach me.” Perfect for a friend who’s going far away and you won’t be able to see often.

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Araki Jakkan

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Invincible HeartKuraki Mai12rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Invincible Heart”

This is Mai Kuraki’s milestone 40th single, and it marks her 17th collaboration with Detective Conan.

It’s a danceable track with a strong beat, notable for the way both the sound and the lyrics intensify little by little as it builds toward the chorus.

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kappamaki

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Reach for the skyKuraki Mai13rank/position

Mai Kuraki 'Reach for the sky'

When you’re feeling a little tired, I recommend Mai Kuraki’s “Reach for the sky.” Released in 2000 as her sixth single, this song gently soaks in with its calm melody and Mai Kuraki’s soft vocals.

Centered around the memorable “ahaha” phrase, the lyrics give you a tender push forward and leave you feeling refreshed—as if a blue sky is opening up in your heart.

It’s a heartwarming ballad filled with hope for the future.

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KEI

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stay by my sideKuraki Mai14rank/position

Mai Kuraki / Stay by my side 〜dream on ver.

This is the second single by singer-songwriter Mai Kuraki, who has remained at the forefront of the J-pop scene since making her major debut in her teens.

Like her debut track, it had no tie-in, yet it shipped over one million copies and is known as one of her signature songs.

Women in their thirties who were students at the time of its release might find it nostalgic and feel like singing along.

With its relaxed tempo and catchy melody, it’s also a great pick for karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Unraveling Love ~A Little Courage~Kuraki Mai15rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Unraveling Love ~A Little Courage~” Lyric Video

This is a track by Mai Kuraki where a cool city-pop sound fuses with rock’s intensity.

Released in October 2023, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan, marking her 26th tie-in with the series.

It captures a frustrating love that seems mutual yet feels one-sided, vividly portraying the earnest desire to define that ambiguous relationship.

The rapid-fire chorus, delivered in a rush, feels just like a racing heartbeat.

Also included on the 2024 EP “forever for YOU,” this song gently gives a push to anyone who wants to close the distance with someone they like but can’t quite take that final step.

TRY AGAINKuraki Mai16rank/position

Mai Kuraki 'TRY AGAIN'

This is Mai Kuraki’s 39th single.

While it’s a pop track that incorporates digital sounds, it also has a refreshing and cool vibe.

Be sure to pay attention to the positive message embedded in the song.

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kappamaki

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Feel fine!Kuraki Mai17rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Feel fine!”

Mai Kuraki’s signature song “Feel fine!” The title means “feeling good” in English, and it’s a perfect early-summer pop tune that was used in the 2002 SEA BREEZE commercial.

A hallmark of Mai Kuraki’s singing style is her breathy delivery, where the breath comes before the voice.

If you practice as though you’re singing with the “h” sound, you’ll be able to use more breath and should find high notes easier to sing.

Rather than power, aim for an overall light touch.

Since it leans toward an R&B groove, it might work well to sing with a smile while taking light steps!

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Kubota Mami

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Like a star in the nightKuraki Mai18rank/position

♪Like a star in the night (DARK ANGEL) by Mai Kuraki♪

It’s a memorable song where Mai Kuraki performs a piano-and-vocal rendition in music videos and live shows.

It begins with a quiet tone that feels dark, as if expressing anxiety, and then, when the chorus hits, unfolds into a bright, majestic sound that makes the world seem to open up—almost like an escape from anxiety.

Because it’s a slow ballad, you can fully savor the subtle emotional nuances in the lyrics and Mai Kuraki’s excellent vocal technique.

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kappamaki

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Stand UpKuraki Mai19rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Stand Up”

Stand Up” has a pleasant lightness from its acoustic guitar and an easygoing, rhythmic vibe.

Mai Kuraki—who helped define an era with R&B-tinged classics and themes for Detective Conan—released this single in 2001.

Its party-tune-like lyrics and effervescent feel make it an especially enjoyable track, and at the time it felt fresh compared to her usual style.

Kuraki often gives off a clean, refreshing image, and that same buoyant, Western-style groove here really lifts your spirits.

There’s also a faint nostalgia and a relaxing atmosphere, so it works great as a calming song—and it’s the kind of track that makes you feel like, “You know what, I can do this!”

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KEI

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SerendipityKuraki Mai20rank/position

Mai Kuraki “Serendipity”

“Serendipity” is a single by Mai Kuraki released in May 2015, and it was used as the theme song for a Sanyo Shinkansen commercial.

Additionally, “Serendipity (feat.

Sensation)” was released digitally in January 2016.